BIO Girls - Drayton, ND

07/22/2025

BIO Girls will not be returning to Drayton in 2025 but if you are looking for a program - Hallock, MN has spots open for their fall running program.

Registration is open for our Hallock 2025 BIO Girls Run Program!

Register: https://events.blackthorn.io/5f2aeNP7/5a3TUO240Uv

05/02/2025

🥰Over 20 girls are impacted by the BIO Girls program each year in Drayton, ND. BIO Girls envisions a world where faith and self-acceptance empower all girls to be their best, bold, beautiful self - inside and out. We are looking for a bold, beautiful adult to continue that impact for 2025/2026!

Learn more: https://www.biogirls.org/siteexpansion or contact Tracy to ask questions.

03/13/2025

Devotion: Proverbs 31:25
Mantra: I AM BIO
Session 12 ✔️

What a beautiful journey it has been!! In our final session, we took a moment to look back on the incredible 11 sessions that brought us here and celebrated the success of our unforgettable finale event.

Grateful for the wonderful energy at our final yoga session! Each participant invited one or two individuals to join us, and it was beautiful to see the girls share their favorite yoga pose along with a mantra. So proud of these girls and their amazing journey!

But that's not all! We added a little extra sparkle to this session. We reminisced about all our empowering mantras through skits, creating lasting memories of the wisdom and strength we've gained.

As a beautiful reminder that we are all BIO - Beautiful Inside and Out, we gifted each BIO Girl a Faith charm. Keep it close to your heart, always knowing how incredible you are.

We want to know, what was your favorite mantra from this season? Encourage your BIO Girl to keep her Mantra Ring in a place where it can inspire her every day!

02/21/2025

Session 9: My Voice

Devotion: Psalm 19:14

Mantra: MY WORDS ARE A REFLECTION OF MY HEART

Session Nine ✔️

On Tuesday we had the pleasure of talking about the incredible power of our voices! Our voices can create change, build others up, or inflict pain. They are a force to be reckoned with, and they are a true reflection of our hearts.

In this lesson, we delved into the profound impact of our voices – the good and the not-so-good. We explored various scenarios and discussed how we can use our voices for good, to uplift others, and make a positive difference in the world.

One important lesson we took away is that our words matter, and once spoken, they can't be taken back. Our voices have the power to shape our relationships, influence our communities, and impact our own well-being.

As we continue our journey, let's remember the mantra: "MY WORDS ARE A REFLECTION OF MY HEART." We have the power to use our voices to spread kindness, understanding, and positivity everywhere we go!

02/14/2025

Session 8: Learning From Failure

Devotion: Isaiah 41:10

Mantra: I CAN DO HARD THINGS

Session Eight✔️

Today, we ventured into a powerful discussion that's very close to our hearts. We explored the idea of learning from failure and how it shapes us into stronger individuals.

Girls tend to stick within their comfort zones, often due to self-doubt and a fear of failure. Research tells us that by middle school, a staggering 80% of girls avoid trying new things or give up on their passions because they're afraid of failing.

At BIO Girls, we dream of a world where every girl has the confidence and courage to step outside that comfort zone and keep pursuing their dreams. And the key to building that courage is by practicing failure.

Understanding that it's okay to fail and that it's a crucial part of our growth journey is a game-changer. It teaches us that trying is just as important as the outcome, and it helps silence the inner critic that feeds our self-doubt.

To help our BIO Girls break out of their comfort zones, we worked on flipping the script on those negative thoughts and actively practiced failing. We also trained our minds to accept that it's perfectly fine to stumble along the path to success knowing failures won’t define us. Let's keep the spirit of "I CAN DO HARD THINGS" alive and continue to challenge ourselves!

02/04/2025

We dropped off the donation items to Relate Care (formerly Women’s Pregnancy Center) in Grand Forks last week!

❤️Thank you so much to all of our BIO Girls for wrapping the gifts and writing heartfelt cards to new moms!

💕Also, a HUGE thanks to all of the family and community members in and near Drayton that took the time to donate.

❤️And last, but not least, thank you to KodaBank and the Drayton school for being our drop sites.

✨ A heartfelt thank you to BIO Girls - Drayton, ND ! ✨

We are incredibly grateful for these lovingly packed gifts for the families in our Earn While You Learn Program. Your generosity brings joy and support to those who need it most, making a real difference in our community.

Thank you for sharing your kindness and for being Change-Makers! 💖🌟

01/31/2025

Session 6: Change-Makers (Service Project)

Mantra: BE THE CHANGE

Session six✔️

Tuesday was an extraordinary day in our BIO Girls journey, where we put our mantras into action - Attitude of gratitude, Kindness is our superpower, and our new mantra, BE THE CHANGE!

We joined hands and hearts to make a real impact through our session.

We recently hosted a heartwarming baby drive dedicated to supporting families who are expecting or have recently welcomed a baby. Our goal was to not only provide essential items but also to make these families feel special during a transformative and exciting time. The response to our call for donations was overwhelming, and we are incredibly grateful for the generosity shown by our community. The BIO Girls made inspiring cards and got to “shop” for baby items to create many thoughtful gifts for the little ones. These gifts will be donated to the Pregnancy Center in Grand Forks.

Thank you to everyone who participated in making this event a success!

But here's the truly beautiful thing about volunteering - it's a gift that keeps on giving. Not only did we benefit those in need, but research studies have shown that engaging in community service boosts our positive feelings, including happiness and self-confidence, and lowers our stress and anxiety.

Today, we truly embodied the spirit of "Be the Change." We're so proud of our BIO Girls community for making a difference and showing the world what it means to come together and create positive change!

01/16/2025

Session 5: What I Don’t Have

Devotion: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Mantra: ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

Session five✔️

In our latest session, we delved into the incredible world of gratitude, and how important the practice of gratitude is for our wellbeing!

In a world where the desire for more often clouds our vision of happiness, we learned that true happiness lies in what we already have. Instead of focusing on what we lack, we shifted our focus to all the incredible blessings in our lives.

Research shows that making gratitude a part of our daily life has amazing benefits, including boosting psychological health, increasing empathy, and improving self-esteem.

We didn't just talk about gratitude; we practiced it in three beautiful ways:
💌We wrote heartfelt letters to our teachers, expressing our appreciation and thanks.
💌We played a fun game to identify people, places, and things that fill our hearts with gratitude.
💌We embarked on a gratitude challenge, reminding ourselves daily to count our blessings and share our joy.

Gratitude isn't just an idea; it's a superpower that can transform our lives. Let's keep cultivating that ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE together!

01/08/2025

Session 4: Bucket Filling

Devotion: Ephesians 4:32

Mantra: KINDNESS IS MY SUPERPOWER

Session four… And dare we might say our most heartwarming session yet! Yesterday was all about embracing the incredible power of kindness.

Did you know that being kind has an amazing impact on our well-being? It releases serotonin, the 'feel good' hormone, and oxytocin, which can lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation. It's also a powerful stress-buster, reducing anxiety and stress levels. The simple act of being kind makes a HUGE difference in our bodies!!

In this lesson, we explored the beautiful ripple effect of acts of kindness on both ourselves and others. We introduced the concepts of "bucket filling" and "bucket dipping." When we're kind, we fill someone's bucket with positivity and love. When we're unkind, we take from their bucket. The goal? To be extraordinary bucket fillers!

BIO Girls practiced the art of complimenting ourselves and others, highlighting our inner beauty and strengths. But that's not all... We also got creative and made kindness rocks and hearts to share with others, spreading love and kindness wherever we go.

Kindness truly is our superpower, and we're on a mission to fill as many buckets as possible!

12/18/2024

Session 3: Controlling Emotions
Devotion: Luke 6:38
Mantra: I AM IN CONTROL

Session three already?! In our last session, we started our emotional journey by learning that it's okay to feel emotions. Today, we took it a step further by learning the power of controlling our emotions. We all know that emotions are a beautiful and complex part of who we are. But when we let them take the driver's seat, it can lead to overthinking, rumination, and even anxiety.

Our goals for today were crystal clear:

§ Differentiate between being controlled by emotions and taking control of them.

§ Practice managing our reactions to different emotions. To do so, BIO Girls identified emotions, felt them in their bodies, uncovered the thoughts they triggered,and most importantly, reframed those negative thoughts.

12/11/2024

Session 2: Let Feelings Be
Devotion: Psalm 61:2-3
Mantra: IT'S OK TO FEEL

Today, we dove into the world of emotions and embraced the mantra, "IT'S OK TO FEEL." Expressing our emotions is so important, but often, girls are told to hide their feelings or suppress certain emotions. At BIO Girls, we believe that honoring, acknowledging, and expressing our emotions is healthy and powerful. In our small groups, we shared situations where we might experience different emotions and reminded ourselves that it's absolutely OK to feel that way. We hope every BIO Girl continues to embrace her emotions, one feeling at a time!